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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President to inaugurate 83rd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference
(The Vice President & Rajya Sabha Chairman, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will address the inaugural session of the 83rd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in Jaipur on 11th January, 2023.
The All India Presiding Officers’ Conference  is the apex body of the Legislatures in India that completed its hundred years in 2021. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the 82nd AIPOC in 2021 in Shimla. The first Conference was also held in Shimla in 1921.
This is the fourth time that the Conference is being organized in the city of Jaipur.
The upcoming 83rd session will focus on following themes of contemporary relevance in its day long discussions -
- Leadership of India in G-20 as the mother of democracy
- The need to make Parliament and Legislature more Effective, Accountable and Productive
- Integration of State Legislatures with Digital Parliament
- The need to maintain a harmonious relationship between the Legislature and the Judiciary in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution
A book exhibition will also be inaugurated on the occasion.
Speaker Lok Sabha, Chief Minister Rajasthan, Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha and presiding officers of legislative bodies from across the states will be attending the Conference.
Prime Minister's Office
PM flags off two Vande Bharat Trains from Gorakhpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh
Lays foundation stone for redevelopment of Gorakhpur Railway Station
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains from Gorakhpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh today. The two Vande Bharat trains are Gorakhpur – Lucknow Vande Bharat Express and Jodhpur – Ahmedabad  Vande Bharat Express. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Gorakhpur Railway Station at the cost of around Rs. 498 crores and inspected the model of the proposed Gorakhpur Railway Station.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt Anandiben Patel, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, and Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur, Shri Ravi Kishan.
Background
Gorakhpur – Lucknow Vande Bharat Express will pass through Ayodhya and improve connectivity to important cities of the state while providing a fillip to tourism. Jodhpur – Sabarmati Vande Bharat Express will enhance the connectivity to famous places such as Jodhpur, Abu Road, and Ahmedabad while boosting socio-economic development in the region.
The foundation stone for the redevelopment of Gorakhpur Railway Station at the cost of around Rs 498 crores will provide world-class amenities to the passengers.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Dry ration, cooked food being supplied to Powerloom sector migrant workers in Bhiwandi
Mumbai: 21 April 2020
A prominent Hindi news channel has carried a news report that there about 6 lakhs migrant workers working in Bhiwandi town, north of Mumbai. However, after the closure of Powerlooms they have no work and ultimately no money and are forced to wander the streets in search of food. The channel reported that the migrant workers are also facing harassment from the Police. This news report was brought to the notice of Thane Collectorate through the Department of Cooperation, Marketing and Textiles, Government of Maharashtra.
District Collector, Thane, has communicated through DIO Thane, that the estimate of 6 lakhs migrant workers is exorbitant, as the population of Bhiwandi as per 2011 census is 7,09,665 with current estimate pegged at approximately 8.20 lakhs. As per the Assistant Commissioner  records, Bhiwandi has 2.60 lakh labourers working in loom and other sectors.
Bhiwandi has 6.0 lakh beneficiaries covered under the Yellow ration card, entitled for free / subsidized food grain. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, 5 kg of rice per person and 1 kg of tur /channa dal per family is being provided free of cost.
It is further stated that Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation has with the help of over 150 NGOs and doners, distributing more than 78,000 food packets in Urban and 20000 food packets in rural every day respectively, from 39 kitchens in urban and 17 centres in rural areas.
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Ministry of Defence
Vendors in Defence Procurement
Capital procurement of defence equipment from domestic and foreign vendors is undertaken as per the extant Defence Procurement Procedure . During the last three years and current year , 121 contracts have been signed with Indian vendors worth about Rs.73918 crore and 67 contracts have been signed with foreign vendors worth about Rs. 1,65,590 crore for capital procurement of defence equipment for Armed Forces such as Radars, Aircraft, Rockets, Artillery Guns, Helicopters, Missiles, Ballistic Helmets, Bullet Proof Jackets, Weapons, Simulators and Ammunition.
DPP-2016 focuses on institutionalizing, streamlining and simplifying defence procurement procedure to give a boost to the “Make in India” initiative of the Government of India, by promoting indigenous design, development and manufacturing of defence equipment, platforms, systems and sub-systems. Ministry of Defence is committed to the objectives of DPP-2016 and is taking all steps necessary to realize these objectives.
Government has also promulgated the policy of Strategic Partnership in the Defence Sector which encourages participation of the private sector in manufacture of major defence platforms and equipment in four selected segments viz. Submarines, Fighter Aircraft, Helicopters and Armoured Fighting Vehicles / Tanks.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri C. Mahendran in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Strategic Crude Oil Reserves
Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited , a Government of India Special Purpose Vehicle, has established Strategic Petroleum Reserves  facilities with total capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes  at 3 locations, namely  Vishakhapatnam,  Mangaluru and  Padur. As per the consumption pattern of 2019-20, the total capacity is estimated to provide for about 9.5 days of crude oil requirement.
In addition, Oil Marketing Companies  in the country have storage facilities for crude oil and petroleum products for 64.5 days, thus the current total national capacity for storage of crude oil and petroleum products currently is 74 days.
Taking advantage of low crude oil prices in April/May 2020, the Strategic Petroleum Reserves have been filled to full capacity, leading to notional savings of approximately INR 5000 crore.
Under Phase II of the SPR Programme, the Government has given ‘in principle’ approval in June 2018 for establishing two additional SPR facilities with total storage capacity of 6.5 MMT at two locations namely  Chandikhol in Odisha  and  Padur in Karnataka . As per the consumption pattern of 2019-20, 6.5 MMT SPR capacity is estimated to provide for about additional 12 days of India’s crude oil requirement.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Smart Farming
Government is promoting adoption of smart farming methods through the use of technology and innovation in the agriculture sector in the country. Government is implementing a Digital Agriculture Mission  which includes India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture , Farmers Database, Unified Farmers Service Interface , Funding to the States on the new Technology , Revamping Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre , Soil Health, Fertility and profile mapping. Under the NeGPA programme funding is given to State Governments for Digital Agriculture projects using emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning , Internet of Things , Block chain etc. Adoption of drone technologies is being done. To promote smart farming, the Government promotes Startups in the Agriculture sector and nurtures agri-entrepreneurs. The Per Drop More Crop component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichai Yojana  aims to increase water use efficiency at the farm level through micro irrigation technologies, i.e., drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The GoI started eNAM , an electronic trading portal which creates networks between the existing Agricultural Produce Market Committee  mandis for the farmers.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research  promotes innovation, extension and education in agriculture. A total of 1575 field crop varieties were released for different agricultural crops during 2014-21. During 2014-21, 91.43 crore agro-advisories were provided to farmers through mobiles. ICAR developed 187 mobiles apps on different farm and farmer related services during 2014-21. These ICAR apps are now integrated on one common platform called KISAAN. The Farmer FIRST  initiative was launched during this period by ICAR with enhanced farmers-scientists interface to move beyond production and productivity.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
DoT to conduct Cell Broadcast Alert System testing to enhance emergency communication during disasters
Department of Telecommunications is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority, it will be conducting a Cell Broadcast Alert System testing to enhance emergency communication during disasters and ensure the safety and well-being of our valued citizens.
In our continuous commitment to the safety of citizens of India and the communities, tests of Cell Broadcast Alert System are being conducted on each Telecom Service Provider. These tests will be performed from time to time in various regions across country to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency alert broadcasting capabilities of the systems in place, of various Mobile Operators and Cell Broadcast System.
The Cell Broadcast Alert System is a state-of-the-art technology that allows us to send critical and time-sensitive messages for disaster management to all mobile devices within a designated geographical area, irrespective of whether the recipients are residents or visitors. This ensures that important emergency information reaches as many people as possible in a timely manner. It is used by government agencies and emergency services to inform the public about potential threats and keep them informed during critical situations. Cell Broadcast is commonly used to deliver emergency alerts, such as severe weather warnings , public safety messages, evacuation notices and other critical information.
During the testing period, people may receive simulated emergency alerts on their mobile devices. We assure that these alerts are part of the planned testing process and do not indicate an actual emergency. Each test alert will be clearly labeled as a "SAMPLE TESTING MESSAGE" to avoid confusion.
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Ministry of Education
Several scholarship schemes running successfully for students belonging to Scheduled Castes in Higher Education
The Government through the following ongoing schemes provides scholarships for higher education to students belonging to Scheduled Castes:
 Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students.
Under the scheme, scholarship towards tuition & compulsory non-refundable fees and maintenance allowance, is provided to the eligible Scheduled Castes students, for pursuing higher education. The Scheduled Castes students having family income up to Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum are eligible for scholarship.
 Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students:
Under the scheme, full financial support is provided to eligible Scheduled Castes students for pursuing studies beyond 12th class in 220 top class institutions such as, Indian Institute of Management , Indian Institute of Technology , National Institute of Technology , National Institute of Fashion Technology , National Law Universities , reputed Medial/Law and other institutes of excellence, etc. The Scheduled Castes students having family income up to Rs. 6.0 lakh per annum are eligible for scholarship.
 National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SC:
Under the scheme, assistance is provided to the selected Scheduled Caste, Denotified, Nomadic, semi-nomadic tribes, landless agricultural labourers and traditional artisan’s students, for pursuing Master level courses and Ph.D programmes abroad in specified fields of study. The Scheme is operated through Indian Missions abroad.
 National Fellowship Scheme for SC students
The Scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students for pursuing research studies leading to M.Phil., Ph.D. and equivalent research degree in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions. Under the scheme, 2000 Research Fellowships  per year is provided to the Scheduled Caste Students.
Under the above schemes, there is no provision for ensuring placement of students after completion of higher education.
This information was given by the Minister of State , Dr. Satya Pal Singh yesterday in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.
PIB Headquarters
FALSE NEWS ON BSNL – CLARIFICATION
Shri. V. Raju, Chief General Manager, BSNL, Tamilnadu Circle said in a statement, that, Some false reports on BSNL have appeared in some sections of media, These reports are initiated by some vested interests with ulterior motives. Therefore it has become necessary to give clarification and remove any doubts in the minds of the general public.
There is no proposal to close down BSNL as wrongly reported in a section of the press. Due to stiff competition and the lowering of tariff, BSNL is facing a funds crisis for the last few months. However, Government of India is actively preparing a revival plan for BSNL for the approval by the Cabinet.
BSNL is a Public Sector company wholly owned by the Government of India. BSNL is rendering telecom services in extremist-affected areas, remote areas and also for the defence forces. Hon’ble Telecom Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad has conveyed in Lok Sabha that BSNL is needed by the country as a strategic telecom service provider. He has also pointed out that BSNL is the only telecom operator providing services to the public even at times of natural calamities such as cyclone, floods, etc.
In view of these facts, all the general public are hereby informed that BSNL will continue to serve the public for years to come and will continue to provide the best telecom services at the cheapest tariff in a transparent manner. We request the general public not to believe any rumours in this regard.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM meets the the Board and key leadership of Goldman Sachs
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met the the Board and key leadership of Goldman Sachs.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Had a fruitful discussion with the members of the Board and key leadership of @GoldmanSachs. Highlighted India's vast potential for growth, fuelled by recent reforms and a conducive business environment. Also spoke of how India's offers several opportunities for global firms."
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Shri Madan Lal Khurana
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Former Delhi Chief Minister Shri Madan Lal Khurana.
The Prime Minister said, “Anguished by the passing away of Shri Madan Lal Khurana Ji. He worked tirelessly for the progress of Delhi, particularly towards ensuring better infrastructure. He distinguished himself as a hardworking and people-friendly administrator, both in the Delhi government and Centre.
Shri Madan Lal KhuranaJi will always be remembered for the manner in which he strengthened the BJP in Delhi. He made unwavering efforts towards serving the post-partition refugees in Delhi. My thoughts and solidarity with his family and supporters”.
Prime Minister's Office
PM thanks President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for gracing Republic Day celebrations
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi thanked President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt for gracing this year’s Republic Day celebrations. President Sisi was the Chief Guest on India’s 74th Republic Day.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"I am grateful to President
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for gracing this year’s Republic Day celebrations with his august presence.@AlsisiOfficial"
Ministry of Minority Affairs
No Increase in Complaints in National Commission for Minorities
There has been no increase in complaints received in National Commission for Minorities  over the last 3 years. The community-wise details of complaints received and disposed off by NCM are at Annex-I
On receipt of the complaints/grievances, NCM takes appropriate action as per provisions of NCM Act, 1992 and procedure adopted by the NCM. As mandated under Section 9 of the NCM Act, 1992, the Commission has been taking up cases regarding deprivation of rights and safeguards of the minorities, as and when they are brought to the notice of NCM, with the authorities in the concerned State Governments/ Central Government.
ANNEX-I
Community-wise complaints received in NCM
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Year
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Muslim
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Christian
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Sikh
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Buddhist
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Parsi
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Jain
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Others
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Total
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Disposed Off
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2015-16
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1,437
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144
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122
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33
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12
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50
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176
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1,974
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1,960
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|
2016-17
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1,231
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102
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|
96
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|
38
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|
3
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|
35
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|
142
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|
1,647
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1,607
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2017-18
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1,128
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100
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83
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22
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3
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48
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114
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1,498
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1,384
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2018-19

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952
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106
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114
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35
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2
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50
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83
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1,342
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|
253
This information was given by Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha yesterday.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE POTABLE TAP WATER TO SCHOOLS, ANGANWADI CENTRES & ASHRAMSHALAS ON PRIORITY BASIS
On 2nd October, 2020, a special campaign was launched to make provision of potable tap water supply in schools, anganwadi centres, ashramshalas, etc. on priority basis. As a result, provision of tap water supply has become available in 8.50 lakhs  schools and 8.73 lakhs  anganwadi centres of the country. The State/ UT-wise details of progress made in the districts under the campaign is in public domain on JJM Dashboard and can be accessed at:
https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx
This special campaign to provide potable tap water supply in schools, anganwadi centres, ashramshalas, etc. is part of the Jal Jeevan Mission and hence no separate allocation of fund is made for the campaign at Govt. of India level.
Under Jal Jeevan Mission, as per existing guidelines, BIS 10500 is to be adopted for ensuring safe drinking water supply and States/ UTs have been advised to carry out testing of drinking water sources once in year for chemical and physical parameters and twice in a year for bacteriological parameters.
To enable States/ UTs to test water samples for water quality, and for sample collection, reporting, monitoring and surveillance of drinking water sources, an online JJM – Water Quality Management Information System  portal has been developed, which is available in public domain on JJM Dashboard and can also be accessed at:
https://neer.icmr.org.in/website/main.php
States/ UTs have been advised to identify and train 5 persons preferably women in each village from local community viz. ASHA workers, health workers, VWSC members, teachers, etc. to conduct water quality tests using FTKs/ bacteriological vials at village level viz. Gram Panchayat building, School, Anganwadi centres, Health centres, wellness centres, etc.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Justice Rajesh Bindal to perform duties of office of Chief Justice of Common High Court for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh
The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India,appointed Shri Justice Rajesh Bindal, senior-most Judge of Common High Court for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh, to perform the duties of the office of Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 09th December, 2020 consequent upon the retirement of Kumari Justice Gita Mittal, Chief Justice, Common High Court for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh. A notification in this regard has been issued by Department of Justice today.
Shri Justice Rajesh Bindal, B.Com., LL.B., was born on April 16, 1961. He was enrolled as an Advocate on September 14, 1985 and practiced in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and Central Administrative Tribunal, in Taxation, Constitutional, Civil and Service cases. His field of specialization was Taxation matters. He was appointed as Permanent Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on March 22, 2006. He was transferred to Jammu and Kashmir High Court on 19.11.2018.
Ministry of Finance
Fundamental reset in training of Public Sector Bank officers
Finance Minister launches Uniform Training Programme for Induction and Mid-Level Training, including a module on Preventive Vigilance, for officers of Public Sector Banks
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today launched a uniform training programme, including modules on preventive vigilance, for induction and mid-level training for officers of Public Sector banks . The virtual function was attended by Shri Sanjay Kothari, Chief Vigilance Commissioner, the top management of Indian Banks’ Association and PSBs, and senior officials of the Department of Financial Services.
The curriculum for the uniform training system has been designed in consultation with all stakeholders, including the Central Vigilance Commission and the bank management. The uniform system seeks to institutionalise and standardise the training imparted to young bank officers at the time of their joining, and subsequently at the mid-level stage of their career. The training is aimed at equipping bank officers with a proper understanding of banking rules and procedures, as well as errors and deviations that could potentially result in vigilance cases.
The Finance Minister expressed the hope that this initiative will go a long way in enabling bank officers to handle their responsibilities correctly and prudently, without making unintended mistakes due to lack of awareness of rules and procedures that could expose them to vigilance related proceedings. She further stated that the initiative will enable young officers to assume leadership positions in future. Such training will also equip officers with product knowledge, emerging technologies and data mining skills; develop their team spirit and sense of ethics; and bring about a positive attitudinal change in them.
Smt. Sitharaman emphasised that bank customers will also be benefitted as a result, as well-trained officers attending to their banking requirements would make their banking experience pleasant and hassle-free.
The Finance Minister exhorted the bank management to be conscious of the importance of this initiative and to leave no stones unturned in making it a success.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 198.09 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,14,475
- Active cases stand at 0.26%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.53%
- 12,456 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,28,91,933
- 13,086 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 86.44 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,51,312 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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